SVC Baja Bumper. What should I expect?

[caisaacson]

I purchased a SVC Baja bumper last night and have some questions as to what I should expect.

1. 30" Light Slot. I've seen several different light configurations in the 30" slot on the bumper. Will it be more sturdy to go with a single 30" bar versus a combination of individual lights? Also is there anyway to stack a bunch of light cannons in the slot?

2. I haven't been in contact with svc but I have read quite a bit about the install. My question is will I need any specialized tools for cutting the frame? I am planning on using a Dremel with the small cutting wheels.

3. One last question and I swear I'll end the post. Ok maybe two questions. How long should I expect to wait from order date to ship date? And how much time should plan on to install the bumper myself?

Thanks in advance for the insight!


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[goathearder]

I just installed by Baja Bumper this weekend so I think I can answer a few of your questions:

1) The 30 inch slot is really just two tabs spaced 31.25 inches apart so you can mount a bar between them. You could definitely fit different light combos in there but you would have to figure out/fab mounts yourself. My 30 inch bar fits perfectly and seems quite sturdy in there.

2) A dremel is going to drive you 100% crazy and take hours. At a minimum, get an angle grinder with 4.5 inch cut off wheels. I started with an angle grinder and that thing was going to take forever so I busted out the plasma cutter instead and saved a lot of frustration.

3) No idea on shipping, I picked mine up in person but install time (starting from first bolt on old bumper to last bolt on new bumper) was about 4 hours, including paint touchups on the frame and whatnot.

4) You will have to slightly enlarge two holes on the frame to slip the anti-crush sleeves through, a dremel with a sanding disk worked perfect for that.

 

[mkelly984]

1. In my opinion its user’s preference on the light bar, both should hold up well due to how sturdy the bumper is. Unless you mounted the light cannons on the skid plate recessed in the opening I don’t think there would be enough room for them.

2. I used basic hand tools to install my bumper, the bolts that go into the steering rack are a bit of a pain but other than that it’s pretty easy and straight forward. To cut the frame I used a saws all that worked quickly and easily.

3. Can’t help with the shipping as I picked mine up from Jeff directly, but it only took me a couple hours to install.

 

[JayneCobb]

Pick up the phone and call the guys at the shop for the ship date and they will be happy to answer any and all questions you have.

As for cutting, a plasma cutter would be ideal but the angle grinder is the next best thing.

 

[KaiserM715]

Moved to Exterior Mods forum.

 

[jondle]

I have an RPG Raceline, so I can't answer anything specific about the SVC bumper, but I can promise you that cutting the frame with a dremel tool is going to take forever and going to cost you more in cut off wheels than an angle grinder.

I would bet you could find a shop that would make the cuts with a plasma cutter for you for a very reasonable price if you mark it with painter's tape first.

I do have an SVC bump stop kit and can tell you that the guys there are awesome to work with and very helpful. Give them a call and they'll definitely take care any concerns and questions. They might even know someone out there that could help. You might also want to talk to @HAYNES OFFROAD. They are based in IL deal extensively with SVC. IL is much closer to you than CA if you need help.

 

[ModFreaksRAPTOR]

I cut the frame horns with a grinder and cutting wheel. I had to use two cutting wheels to get the whole job done.

 

[caisaacson]

Thanks for the input guys! I spoke with Jeff this afternoon and he help clear up most of lighting questions. Sounds like the angle grinder may be the way to go.


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[Deleted member 12951]

One thing I did on the bolt holes in the frame is we cut some metal tubes to fit really tight (used a hammer to move them in place) to reinforce the open frame so the bolt went through it and spot welded it in place. We used an angler grinder and a hole 4-pack of disc from Harbor Freight (guy kept breaking/cracking them).

The longest part of the job seemed to try and get straight lines to draw on an uneven surface and spent so much time trying to make it perfect that in frustration we just said "F it" and start cutting, the first side was crap, second side was near perfect.

I also relocated my front tow hooks underneath and drilled a hole in the bottom of the frame using an existing hole that was already there for the other side. We tried to reuse the inside nut bracing but the uneven surface would not allow it so we had to put a larger nut under it to level it out and some washers.

Seems like I waited about a month. Then another month for the skid plate that I wanted but now I have two skids so it worked out great. One for street use to look good and the other one to bang up when off-roading (definitely worth it!).

If you want pics, let me know.

 

[caisaacson]

Good call on the tube reinforcement.


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